Winter is here and whether we like it or not, we are in for some chilly weather. Whilst the Macedon Ranges puts on all sorts, like rain, sleet and snow, it is nice to know we can escape the cold inside our homes. Unfortunately, keeping your house warm can become expensive. Here are some tips […]

One perk of staying at home during the coronavirus pandemic has been having more time with our furry friends. There is no doubt that our pets have been enjoying all the extra walks and attention. However, it may be problematic when we eventually return to our workplaces. Like people, animals can experience separation anxiety. Here […]

Winter is here, and in Kyneton and the Macedon Ranges, it seems as though we were thrown straight into the deep end. There are lots of things to love about winter: snuggling up by the fire, sipping hot chocolate and the beauty of frost and snow adorning our trees and grasslands. But, there is also […]

Junior level primary school and VCE students headed back to school last week and the rest of the school body will return after the long weekend. We need to tread carefully with our kids during this transition after the unprecedented period caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. There could still be anxiety surrounding the changes that […]

The COVID-19 pandemic will no doubt go down in history as one of the most difficult times people of the twenty-first century have faced. Citizens across the world have had to isolate themselves to varying degrees and everything slowed for a time. Whilst it brought about economic, social and mental health challenges, there was plenty […]

Our littlest and biggest students are returning to school from Tuesday 26 May and the rest of the student body on Tuesday 9 June. It is important to think about how to tackle this transition period. Just as we made changes to facilitate remote learning from home, we should consider the possible issues that may […]

COVID-19 regulations have eased slightly but many of us are still sitting with the effects of isolation and our new ‘normal’. We spoke to Sandra, a Kyneton mum of three young children, about her experience.    It wasn’t a great start to isolation for Sandra. She broke her ankle four weeks before it began. Consequently, […]

It has been a long couple of months since the COVID-19 restrictions were first put into place. We are all thrilled to hear that they are being eased over the coming weeks and many of us are crying out for some mental health respite. Here are five things you can do in and around Kyneton […]

Virginia is a retiree who has been living in Kyneton for 22 years. We spoke to her about her experience during isolation. Virginia has always been heavily involved in her local community and as a consequence, is not used to staying home. She is missing catching up with her friends, getting out and about, and […]

Kyneton has seen the community come together during these challenging times. Marye of Maiaveda Spa enjoys the sense of community in Kyneton and wanted to give back. Maiaveda is a boutique holistic spa which offers a suite of services. These combine natural ways of healing by integrating Ayurvedic therapies, yoga, meditation, holistic counselling and diet. […]